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A Little Daytime Drama
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A Little Daytime Drama

2021-08-21 · 84 min · ★ 6.5

TV Movie · Comedy · Romance

In order to save her daytime soap drama from cancellation, head writer Maggie must convince Darin, fan favorite actor and her real-life ex-boyfriend, to return to the show.

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Directors
Heather Hawthorn-Doyle
Production companies
Two 4 The Money Media, Hallmark Media
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jen LilleyJen LilleyMaggie
Ryan PaeveyRyan PaeveyDarin Mitchell/Preston
Serge HoudeSerge HoudeWalter Fairchild
Linda DanoLinda DanoAlice
Brittany MitchellBrittany MitchellGwen/Nicole
Jake FoyJake FoyStewart/Chase
Michele ScarabelliMichele ScarabelliLucinda Fairchild/Sarah Gerard
Serge HoudeSerge HoudeWalter Fairchild/Ted Gerard)
Latonya WilliamsLatonya WilliamsTeri
Ryan JinnRyan JinnJohn
Cameron BancroftCameron BancroftGregory James
Raugi YuRaugi YuMickey
Emily GiannozioEmily GiannozioTrudy/Lexi
Casey MandersonCasey MandersonZak Peters
Veronica LongVeronica LongRhonda
Sarah WhitneyFran
Robert UnderwoodRobert UnderwoodJoey Buchanan
Graeme DuffyGraeme DuffyKen
Joe SutherlandTony
Bryceton CoteStage Manager

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